Subtract 10/42 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 10/42
60/16 - 10/42 is 295/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
60/16 = 60 × 21/16 × 21 = 1260/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/336 - 80/336 = 1260 - 80/336 = 1180/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/84
- In mixed form: 343/84
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